A WIRED review of Sanders' video reveals that it originated with conservative media sites and was presented in a way that makes the incident seem more dramatic than it was. Images from the video may not have been altered, but the effect is potentially misleading to viewers.

Making a robot that perceives its surroundings — not just spotting that lumpy mass but understanding it's a child someone has put actual time and effort into — is the main challenge of this young industry.

The author's father is one of thousands who believe the government is subjecting them to mind control. As a daughter and a journalist, she felt a duty to investigate his claims. Were the "targeted individuals" America's prophets all along?